Blinken: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, lack envoys due to Senate delays

The nominations of these critical ambassadors have been “irresponsibly” blocked “for leverage on other issues,” Blinken told reporters on Monday in Washington.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attend the multilateral meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 8, 2023.

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ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

JULY 18, 2023 20:57

Blinken: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, lack envoys due to Senate delays

The nominations of these critical ambassadors have been “irresponsibly” blocked “for leverage on other issues,” Blinken told reporters on Monday in Washington.

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Blinken: Israel, Jordan, Egypt, lack envoys due to Senate delays

The nominations of these critical ambassadors have been “irresponsibly” blocked “for leverage on other issues,” Blinken told reporters on Monday in Washington.

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